Chinese Premier: Politicizing trade issues will have a disastrous impact on global economy
(VOVWORLD) - Chinese Premier Li Qiang has warned the US of a possible negative impact on the global economy by politicizing economic and trade issues.
 US Commerce Secretary Gina Raimondo (left) meets with Chinese Premier Li Qiang in Beijing on August 29, 2023 (Photo: AFP/ VNA) |
While meeting with the visiting US Commerce Secretary Gina Raimondo on Tuesday in Beijing, Mr. Li said a sound and stable China-US relationship benefits both countries and the world and that the economic and trade relations between China and the US are mutually beneficial and win-win in nature.
Li said China is willing to strengthen dialogue and cooperation with the United States on the economy and trade to promote the sound development of bilateral economic and trade relations. He said he hopes that the United States will work with China in the same direction.
Chinese Premier Li Qiang made the comments following a number of meetings between US Commerce Secretary Gina Raimondo and Chinese Vice Premier He Lifeng and Chinese Commerce Minister Wang Wentao.
Notably, the two sides announced the establishment of new communication channels between the commerce authorities of the two countries, including a working group consisting of Chinese and US officials and business representatives to seek solutions on specific commercial issues.